| Description | A small tree with creamy white flowers. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (si-RING-ga)(pea-kin-EN-sis) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Shrubs Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-7 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | fragrant, white |
| Leaves | dark green simple |
| Stems | cinnamon colored |
| Dimensions | 15-25 by 10-15 feet (HS), upright oval rounded |
| Native Site | The species is from Northern China and was introduced from western cultivation about 1881 by E. Bretschneider who collected seeds in the Peking area. |
| Notes & Reference | #104-Lilacs A Gardeners Encyclopedia (Fiala), #178-Morton Arboretum ( www.mortonarb.org) |
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